Breast pump issues

Hi mummies, This is my first time bf my baby. My baby latches for like 30-45 mins each side during feeding ( cause she keeps falling asleep till I rub her ears then she will start drinking again). I feel very exhausted cause of this as she feeding lasted for about 45min but in 2 hour time she’s hungry again. I consulted the lactation counsellor at kkh and they advice to pump out excess milk after each latching session so that can measure her intake. I bought a pump from shoppee but my nipples hurt after 10 mins of pumping. Any experience bf mums can help? I’m so clueless. Baby is going 2 months old and I’ve survived so far with 2-4 hours of sleep daily.

Vô danh

6 Replies

Write a reply

I've been through this. Still going through actually as my 4 month old reject the bottle so have to latch directly every 2 to 3 hours. it is slightly better now as he is able to drink more efficiently, 10 to 15 mins. Used to be 45 mins even up to 1 hour. Still got to burp him after, there was hardly any time left to rest. How about trying different feeding positions or carrying her and walking around while she drinks? See if can keep her awake. If not, I think bottle is the best solution. Pump and have someone else feed baby with bottle so you can rest. I use spectra pump, its good and easy to use. As for nipple pain, I think it will hurt if your baby feeds for more than 30 mins plus additional pumping. Use nipple cream frequently and ensure baby gets a deep latch with her lips covering your areola. Direct latching is very exhausting if your baby takes very long to feed. Hope you find something that works for you. All the best!

5 Replies

Home Baby mummies first time bf baby baby latches like 30 45 mins each side dur